Bolts to sign RB Danny Woodhead

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) runs for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars on a 14-yard touchdown pass play during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
— AP

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) runs for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars on a 14-yard touchdown pass play during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
/ AP

On Friday, the running back gained company in the backfield, as ex-Patriot Danny Woodhead agreed to a two-year contract. A strong receiver, Woodhead projects to have a role in the third-down and two-minute offense.

When Woodhead was on the field for the Patriots last year, they ran a pass play 80.5 percent of the time.

The running back had 40 catches for 446 yards and three touchdowns. His average of 11.2 yards per reception led all eligible NFL running backs, adding 76 carries for 301 yards and four scores. Woodhead, who is 5-foot-8 and 200 pounds, averaged 1.7 rushing yards after contact in 2012, lowest among NFL backs, according to Pro Football Focus.

It'd been a busy week for the veteran. He juggled interest from several teams, a league source said, before serious talks began with the Chargers on Friday.

San Diego has signed five unrestricted free agents from other teams. Of them, Woodhead is the fourth offensive player.

A fifth could be on the horizon, as upgrading the offensive line is a team priority.

In 2012, the Chargers offense ranked 31st in the NFL in yardage, its lowest ranking in franchise history.